Dahlak Archipelago
The Dahlak Archipelago is an Eritrean island group located in the Red Sea near Massawa, Eritrea. It consists of two large and 124 small islands. The pearl fisheries of the archipelago have been famous since Roman times and still produce a substantial number of pearls.
Dahlak Archipelago Location of Dahlak Archipelago off the coast of Eritrea | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 15°50′N 40°12′E |
| Adjacent to | Red Sea |
| Major islands | Dahlak Kebir, Dhuladhiya, Dissei, Dohul (Dehil), Erwa |
| Administration | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | c. 3,000 |
| Languages | Dahalik |
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